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By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
August 25, 2026
US Holds 70% of Global Exchange Copper on Tariff Fears
TLDR
- US holds 70% of global exchange copper, a strategic advantage if tariffs hit imported refined copper.
- US copper concentration stems from tariff expectations, altering global exchange inventory distribution.
- Copper's US stockpile shift could influence global trade fairness and resource access.
- Nearly 70% of exchange copper sits in US, despite US consuming only 6% of global supply.
Impact - Why it Matters
This concentration of copper in the US could signal upcoming price volatility and supply constraints for industries worldwide. For investors and companies in the mining sector, understanding these dynamics is crucial for strategic planning. The potential tariffs could reshape global trade flows, affecting everything from electronics to construction.
Summary
The United States consumes roughly 6% of global copper, yet now holds nearly 70% of the copper stored across major global futures exchanges: the London Metal Exchange, COMEX, and the Shanghai Futures Exchange. Ole Hansen, Saxo Bank’s Head of Commodity Strategy, argues that this unusual concentration is largely driven by expectations of America imposing tariffs on imported refined copper.
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